George Strait

George Strait (18 May 1952-) was an American country music singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer. He was born in Poteet, Texas in 1952,  and his first single "Unwound" became a hit in 1981. Strait was known for his neotraditionalist country style, cowboy look, and success in bringing country back to its roots and away from the pop country of the 1980s. Strait was also a notable, if quiet, Republican Party supporter, having donated $240 to the Republican National Senatorial Committee in 1992. In 2012, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich used Strait's song "Heartland" at campaign events.